Culture, events and tourism

Cyclists in North East Lincs will have the chance to get their bike fixed for free over the next few months thanks to The Cycle Hub. The Cycle Hub, based at Grimsby Town Train Station, is taking its popular Doctor…

A new tenant has been found for the former O’Neill’s pub in Cleethorpes. North East Lincolnshire Council (NELC), working in partnership with ENGIE, can confirm that a deal with an operator has now been reached to bring the vacant pub…

In the wake of successful bids for £3.8million funding from the Government’s Coastal Community Fund to enhance areas of Cleethorpes and drive regeneration projects forward, CoastNEL is looking for new capital and revenue projects to take forward to the next…

Saturday 24th March to Sunday 14th July 2018 Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre Free Entry Remember Me? is a retrospective exhibition of mixed media textile work created by Grimsby born artist Sue Stone. Sue is still based in the town but…

There’s just a few days left for local people to nominate someone special who helped make a difference to women in society. The Suffrage Pioneers project is being organised by the Women’s Local Government Society, and aims to identify and…

Cyclists in North East Lincolnshire will soon get the chance to learn how to carry out basic cycle maintenance through a series of free workshops over the coming months. Delivered by the Grimsby Cycle Hub and supported by the Council…

Ropes, Hammers & Tyres sessions with Wayne will take place at King George V Stadium on Thursdays from 9.30am to 10.15am starting on 1st February. The sessions, which are free to Lincs Inspire subscription members and £4.80 per session for…

Lincs Inspire’s Sports Development Team are now holding an evening Tai Chi session at Scartho Library. The sessions are part of Lincs Inspire’s programme of low intensity exercise classes and run every Wednesday from 6pm to 7pm and cost £3…

Lincs Inspire’s Sports Development Team are now holding a Tai Chi sessions at Immingham Swimming Pool. The sessions are part of Lincs Inspire’s programme of low intensity exercise classes and run on Wednesdays from 1.30pm to 2.30pm and cost £3…

LINCS Inspire has launched a new Walking Netball session at Cleethorpes Leisure Centre on Mondays from 10am to 11am. Walking Netball is netball, but at a walking pace. Anyone can play, regardless of ability or fitness level. The session costs…

GRIMSBY’S Fishing Heritage Centre is celebrating after receiving the Quality Rose Marque for the twelfth consecutive year, by passing its VisitEngland accreditation. The Quality Rose Marque makes it clear to visitors that the centre is a quality assured attraction and…

North East Lincolnshire Council is asking for your comments and views about what you love about Immingham. As part of the development of the Kennedy Way centre, the developers pledged £50,000 towards public art in Immingham, to be installed on…

The Christmas lights are being switched on in Immingham on Friday 8 December, but this year will also include a special parade to help celebrate Immingham’s connection to the Mayflower. Across the country, “Illuminate” parades are happening to help kickstart…

Brenda Fisher has been honoured with the unveiling of a Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society blue plaque at the Fishing Heritage Centre to mark her amazing swimming achievements. Born in 1927 in Scartho, Brenda is the daughter of a…

Grimsby awarded Heritage Action Zone status to revive its historic docks and town centre • Minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism, John Glen, today announced that Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, has been chosen as one of the country’s Heritage Action…

Youngsters can experience Christmas with a seaside twist this Christmas this December with a chance to meet Santa by the coast at Beach Hut #9. Beach hut #9 will play host to Santa’s Grotto next month to say thanks for…

Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre is delighted to offer a new book to the public, after being contacted by the grandson of one of the most famous fishing companies in the town. The book, by Mr Bill Crampin, focuses on the…

Grimsby Fishing Heritage centre is delighted to have teamed up with Deck Hand Knitwear of Grimsby to offer people a chance to wear some real Great Grimsby heritage this winter! The company has consulted with staff at the attraction to…

Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre Saturday 11 November 2pm to 3.30pm Tickets £5.00 including refreshments Join local historian, author and artist Alf Ludlum for a railway trip to the Lincolnshire seaside. Alf has written extensively on the history of the local…

RESIDENTS in North East Lincolnshire who are interested in learning about local history and sharing memories are being invited to be part of a project called On Our Street. Thanks to National Lottery players, Lincs Inspire Libraries has received a…

LINCS Inspire Arts and Libraries proudly present An audience without Alan Bennett on Friday 10 November in The Albert Room at Cleethorpes Library from 7:30 pm. The special event will consist of video appearances by the author, and extracts from…

IN SUPPORT of Movember, the national charity tackling men’s health, next month Lincs Inspire is bringing people together for a spot of laughter therapy! In support of the Foundation’s aim to help men to live happier, healthier and longer lives;…

A collection of peculiar, spooky and ghoulish items will be examined as part of a talk at Grimsby’s Fishing Heritage Centre next weekend ahead of Halloween. The talk, entitled ‘a Cabinet of Curiosities’, will showcase some of the curiosities of…

The Lincs Inspire Arts and Library Service has announced that a new Open Art Exhibition will be held in the Cleethorpes Library Albert Room in December 2017 and ending on 13th January 2018. Anyone who lives in North East Lincolnshire…

Families across the borough will get the chance to celebrate Halloween by getting their hands on some creepy crawlies this weekend with Lion Learners UK. People with children are being invited to visit the Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre to meet…

A NORWEGIAN resident is appealing to the Grimsby community in her endeavour to discover the history of a fishing vessel, part of which was discovered in her 1840’s Seahouse as she embarked upon a restoration project. Kari Christensen and her…

A new mural which celebrates Grimsby and the surrounding area have been unveiled tomorrow (5 October). The mural has been created in Chantry Lane underpass, and complete another piece of the puzzle in the Cartergate area improvements. Artwork to celebrate…

Museum Safari: Animals from the Collection Free Exhibition 30 September 2017 to 11 March 2018 Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre Muriel Barker Gallery Grab your binoculars and get ready to go on safari! The new display of objects from the collections…

Local people are being encouraged to get online and try new things during the upcoming Get Online Week 2017. North East Lincolnshire Council, working in partnership with Lincs Inspire, are hosting a series of workshops and sessions to show people…

The Grimsby fishing heritage centre is inviting you to have a fun filled day at their opening event on Saturday 30 September. Bring your children to this free event where they can explore the animals within the North East Lincolnshire…

The region is set to rock to a series of incredible music performances later this month at the first of an annual music festival aimed at bringing music to the masses. The WaM Festival – Words and Music across North…

LOCAL poets will be popping up in Lincs Inspire Libraries as part of National Poetry Day on Thursday, September 28. Live readings are taking place by Maria Garner in Waltham Library, Rob Etty in Cleethorpes Library, Caroline Burton in Immingham…

Following the announcement from North East Lincolnshire Council (NELC) of plans to regenerate the Greater Grimsby area, with a multi-million pound investment drive, some of the country’s biggest and most influential energy officials – drawn from central government to large…

Traders at Grimsby’s Top Town Market are joining forces to raise money for MacMillan Cancer Support. The traders have organised a family fun day, including face painting, a raffle for two signed Grimsby Town football shirts and other prizes, and…

Businesses and workplaces in north East Lincolnshire are set to compete for the top spot on the Love to Ride Cycle September challenge. The Cycle September campaign, which was launched last weekend at a Love to Ride event in Cleethorpes,…

TWO Grimsby Town Football Club legends will be appearing at Bradley Football Development Centre on Friday 8th September. An Evening with John McDermott and Mark Lever will see both player recalling tales from days gone by and is an event…

An annual cycling challenge for businesses will return to North East Lincolnshire next month with a twist, as it looks to build on past success. The event, organised by the Love to Ride team, will see the launch of the…

Live Painting Demonstration Saturday 2nd September Café Gallery, Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre 1pm to 3pm Free Don’t miss this opportunity to meet renown artist Dale Mackie and see him demonstrating his talent and skill as he works on his latest…

Some of the UK’s biggest employers are set to appear at an annual jobs fair in Cleethorpes next week. ‘Just the Job’ is to be held at Cleethorpes Memorial Hall on Thursday 24 August, from 2pm to 6.30pm, and will…

Grimsby’s Top Town Market is set to host a programme of fun-filled activities for all the family over the summer holidays. North East Lincolnshire Council, working in partnership with ENGIE, will be hosting a series of free events and activities…

Cleethorpes Town Hall will once again open its doors to the public this September to celebrate the popular Lincolnshire Heritage Open Days. The local landmark will welcome the public inside on Saturday 9 September 2017, from 10.00 am to 4.00…

Don’t miss your chance to see some of the wonderful objects from the museum collections close up and hear the fascinating stories behind some of North East Lincolnshire’s most precious museum objects. In ‘The Museum Collection Revealed’, on Saturday 12…

CLEETHORPES will be awash with colour on Sunday 10 September when the fantastic Colour Fun Run returns to the town. Now in its third year, the most vibrant and electrifying run has spread its love and colour back to Cleethorpes!…

North East Lincolnshire Council, in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, is to once again host a recruitment and training fair to showcase job opportunities for local people. Building on the success of previous years, the ‘Just the Job’ careers fair will…

Ex-fishermen from across North East Lincolnshire will be recognised at a reunion evening to be held at Grimsby’s Fishing Heritage Centre next month. Organised by the centre and The Fishermen’s Mission, it is hoped that up to 200 ex-trawlermen will…

Don’t miss your chance to see some of the wonderful objects from the museum collections close up and hear the fascinating stories behind some of North East Lincolnshire’s most precious museum objects. In ‘The Museum Collection Revealed’, on Saturday 12…

THIS summer children are being invited to meet a bunch of crime-busting creatures as part of Animal Agents, the Summer Reading Challenge 2017. Children can sign-up at a Lincs Inspire Library where they can solve mysteries, picking up clues as…

WHETHER your child is just starting out or you would like them to be able to ride their bike more safely – there is a cycle skills session for your child this summer with Lincs Inspire. Lincs Inspire’s Sports…

More than 3,000 runners are expected to take to the streets on the morning of Sunday 30 July 2017 for the DONG Energy Great Grimsby 10K race and fun run. Now in its second year, it’s a day for sporting…

PLAN an active and fun-filled summer holiday with Lincs Inspire. The local charity has launched its biggest summer programme to date with football courses, discos, dance classes and arts and crafts sessions among some of the children’s activities throughout July,…

IMPROVE your health and wellbeing at two new sessions taking place at Grimsby Leisure Centre. Enjoy getting creative with Lincs Inspire’s Arts Development team on Thursdays from 10am to 12 noon at their Crafts and a Cuppa session. No experience…

Grimsby Town Hall is to host two heritage open days in September as part of an annual national project to celebrate heritage, culture and history. The iconic local building situated in Grimsby town centre will host a craft fair alongside…

An exciting schedule of events has been unveiled ahead of this weekend’s annual Armed Forces Day in Cleethorpes. The impressive schedule includes a hot air balloon illuminated display, a performance by the RAF College Band, and fly pasts by a…

North East Lincolnshire Council is urging people to plan ahead and arrive early to the Armed Forces Day celebrations this weekend to avoid disappointment. Although the event is not expected to be as big as last year’s National Event in…

The Armed Forces Day Flag will once again be raised in North East Lincolnshire at two Flag Raising ceremonies on Monday 19 June to mark the start of the celebration of our armed forces communities. The Armed Forces Day celebrations…

A consultation has been launched by North East Lincolnshire Council into the proposed changes to the waste and recycling collections in the borough. Residents are being asked for their views on changes to the frequency of waste and recycling collections…

A series of portraits and interviews celebrating the lifestyle and character of the deep water fishermen. Saturday 24th June to 10th September 2017 Muriel Barker Gallery, Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre “If you do one trip or if you do forty…

AS part of Make a Noise in Libraries Fortnight (5 to 17 June) Lincs Inspire Libraries are inviting people with sight loss to attend their Listening Book Group at Grimsby Library. The national awareness campaign encourages people who are blind or visually…

Consultants have now been appointed to undertake a feasibility study and advise the best course of action to secure the future of historic ships in North East Lincolnshire Council’s ownership. There will be an assessment of the options for the…

The next piece in the jigsaw of the Cartergate area improvements is about to start on site: public art will be created in Chantry Lane underpass. Grimsby-based organisation, Creative Start, were brought in and have been working with the public…

KEEP the kids entertained this half term with our fantastically fun-filled sports, leisure and cultural activities. Lincs Inspire’s half term activities are a great way of getting active, making friends and having fun! Activities are held on Wednesdays and Fridays…

Grimsby Town Hall is to host an event as part of the search to find the right person for the unique role of Mayoral chauffeur. The Town Hall’s civic office has been trying to recruit an appropriate person for this…

THE preservation of historical paper documents and a talk on the history of Immingham Dock are the focus of Local History Month next week as the town hosts two events to celebrate the area’s heritage. The events have been organised…

Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre is to host a special dinner, organised by the attraction and the Friends of Grimsby Fishermen’s Mission, to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the iconic trawler, ROSS TIGER. This is a special opportunity to experience a…

Library staff in North East Lincolnshire are now Dementia Friends in a bid to support more people with memory loss and those suffering with dementia. Dementia Friends is an Alzheimer’s Society initiative and aims to change people’s perceptions of dementia. …

THERE will be a unique opportunity to view the original Grimsby’s Havelock Seal as well as rare local history and archive resources held in the Library and Archive Collections in Grimsby on Wednesday 10th May from 10am to 2pm at…

Lincs Inspire Libraries and Archives present Local and Community History Month May 2017 The aim of Local and Community History Month is to increase awareness of local history, promote history in general to the local community and encourage all members…

Celebrate Reading in North East Lincolnshire on World Book Night 2017. Find the free book! Lincs Inspire has worked with venues throughout Lincolnshire to place free copies of the novel Raven Black by Ann Cleeves on Sunday 23rd April 2017.…

If you’re feeling creative this month, why not get involved in something a little different? North East Lincolnshire Council’s Community Learning Services is hosting free taster workshops to showcase what they offer, and give people in the local area a…

East Marsh residents will this month be treated to an Easter fair egg-stravaganza, with lots of activities planned for all the family. The East Marsh Easter fair has been organised by partnership initiative Together for East marsh, which was set…

North East Lincolnshire’s youth orchestra is celebrating being awarded a grant of £15,000 from the Arts Council England with a huge concert. The youth orchestra, working in partnership with the North East Lincolnshire Music Hub, and the Music and Performing…

A series of exciting workshops based on a popular children’s book series are to be held at the Discovery Centre, Cleethorpes, this weekend. The workshops for children aged 3 and above are based on The Magical World of Fingley series,…

Organisers of the DONG Energy Great Grimsby 10k and fun run are excited to announce the race’s first charity partner. The Health Tree Foundation, the charity of Grimsby’s Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, will receive a pound from every race…

A Royal Navy Fishery Protection Ship – HMS SEVERN – will be conducting a routine visit to Grimsby from Thursday 26th January through to Sunday 29th January. During the visit, HMS SEVERN commanded by Lieutenant Commander James Reynolds Royal Navy,…

24th January to 30th April 2016 Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre Community Gallery Free Entry Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre is pleased to announce its latest exhibition of contemporary artwork in its Community Gallery. Louise Bourgeois was one of the most influential…

North East Lincolnshire Council’s licensing team have commended Cleethorpes arcade owners after an undercover operation to assess levels of underage gambling in the resort showed all those checked were following the law. The 6 family entertainment and adult gaming businesses…

The Grimsby trawler ROSS TIGER, which sees the 60th anniversary of her maiden voyage later this year, is to have two former skippers join her team of guides. John Roberts and Bob Formby will support former skipper Dennis Avery and…

The Grimsby trawler ROSS TIGER, which sees the 60th anniversary of her maiden voyage later this year, is to have two former skippers join her team of guides. John Roberts and Bob Formby will support former skipper Dennis Avery and…

The winners of the Great British High Street Awards were this week announced, at an award ceremony in London. Sea View Street , Cleethorpes, was shortlisted for the Coastal Communities award, alongside Falmouth, Cornwall, and Prestatyn, Wales. At the award…

COME along in your finest festive outfit and join us for fun and games at the Polar Cubs and Polar Bears Christmas parties at Grimsby Leisure Centre’s ice rink on Friday 16 December. Polar Cubs will party from 9.30am to…

COME to a festive event with a difference and celebrate Geekmas with Lincs Inspire Libraries! Those attending can create fantastically festive baubles, cracking Christmas cards and decorations to deck the halls all with a Geek twist! Over four festive days…

LINCS Inspire libraries are launching a range of unique merchandise using images from the libraries Local History collection. The collection provides the perfect opportunity to give something different for Christmas. The images have been chosen to reflect the rich local…

Sea View Street in Cleethorpes will be on full alert on Friday morning (11 November) as a crack-team of expert judges find out what makes it so special and a contender to win as part of the Great British High…

AS part of the BBC’s #LovetoRead season James Hoggarth the BBC Radio Humberside presenter will be broadcasting live from Cleethorpes from 10am to 12 noon and hold a short reading in Cleethorpes Library from 12 noon on Saturday 5th November.…

This Friday (4 November), the Small Business Saturday tour bus will call into Grimsby as part of its national tour to promote the national day. North East Lincolnshire has been selected as one of the 29 stop-off locations for a…

REMEMBER your school days at Immingham Secondary School at Lincs Inspire’s reminiscence session at Immingham Library to mark the 80th Anniversary of Immingham Secondary School on Tuesday 8th November from 2pm to 4pm. If you are an ex-pupil or teacher,…

The Cleethorpes Santa Stride is taking place this year on Sunday 18 December. Organised by Tape2Tape the event will raise funds for the Cleethorpes Rotary. Whether you choose to run, walk, skip or hop, the 5km course will start from…

Those wishing to lay a wreath on behalf of an individual or group on Remembrance Sunday at either Grimsby cenotaph or St Peter’s Church, Cleethorpes, are being urged to contact North East Lincolnshire Council. This year’s Remembrance Sunday will be…

Special offer for half term week at Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre The Gallery café at Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre is offering something special this October half term. From Saturday 22 to Sunday 30 October, for parents and carers who bring…

Grimsby Town Hall and the Time Trap museum, based on Town Hall Square, Grimsby, will be closed from Tuesday 25 October to Saturday 29 October 2016 due to a previous booking. During this time, Grimsby Town Hall reception will also…

Looking for something to do this half term? Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre is hosting lantern building workshops for children from 5 years and over. Spend an hour making your lantern ready to take it to the Big Christmas Event and…

Looking for something to do this half term? Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre is hosting lantern building workshops for children from 5 years and over. Spend an hour making your lantern ready to take it to the Big Christmas Event and…

Can you spare a few hours on Saturday 15 October in Cleethorpes? The Armed Forces Team are planning a spectacular display for Remembrance weekend in November, and are looking for people to help create a beautiful piece of art. Alex…

COME along to Lincs Inspire’s Arts & Libraries MacMillan coffee morning with a difference on Friday 30 September at Grimsby Library from 10 am to 12 noon! There will be coffee, tea and biscuits served with a splash of Shakespeare’s…

‘They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters’ Psalms 107:23 Sail on down to Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre for a chance to see some spectacular maritime paintings and ship models from the museum…

North East Lincolnshire Council is launching a crackdown against people falsely claiming a council tax discount. The Council is reminding people to keep their details up to date as it begins a rolling review of the single person council tax…